Wanna try the water this summer, but don't want to invest alot of money in an expensive board incase I don't like it. Would a cheap board such as the
Liquid Force Proof be sufficient to start with? I certainly would need a large board since I'm 220 lbs.BeamerBob - 17-3-2011 at 03:58 PM
Thats what I learned on. It is great for board starts and learning to edge. You will outgrow it at the point where you are able to stay upwind. The
rocker on that board will limit your ability to stay upwind unless you are light for the board (you are not. just like me) or extremely well powered.tridude - 17-3-2011 at 06:30 PM
Proof will work but limited.....................looking at your quiv you need something with less rocker and concave for your
arcs................140x43 with ABS rails, slight rocker, flat bottom...............this will get you up early and plaining.............the 154 or 159
Spleene Doors are the ultimate learning board that will become your lightwind board..................I can stay upwind on my Door/13m Ovando in 10
kts....................Cheddarhead - 17-3-2011 at 07:01 PM
Spleene doors seem really hard to come by used, to say the least. It's like trying to find someone to sell there first born. How do the Litewave
wings compare? I see more of these in the lightly used market then I do spleenes.burritobandit - 17-3-2011 at 08:23 PM
The Proof has a lot of rocker. You'll have an easier time with a flatter and wider board.arkay - 17-3-2011 at 09:21 PM
I like rocker :D Depends on your conditions...
You should be able to pick up a used proof pretty cheap, since there are so many of them around. If you do get a proof, like most people, you will
likely not want it after a year or two. There are other board options that you'd keep as a lightwind board. But imho, the best board choice is what
works well in your areas conditions not one specific board.dylanj423 - 17-3-2011 at 09:48 PM
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Originally posted by Cheddarhead
Spleene doors seem really hard to come by used....
How do the Litewave wings compare?
the door is hard to come by used... i happen to have a friend with one, though... he wants $350 plus shipping... older model, but its still a sweet
board, and the type that makes learning soooo much easier...
the wing is an alright board, too... i had one of them before my door
shoot me a message if youre interested in the door and i will talk to my friendCheddarhead - 18-3-2011 at 07:06 PM
